WAEC Biology 2025 Objective — Question 48
Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Lamarck's theory of evolution states that
- A. Characteristics of organisms are not the sum of the characters of their parents
- B. Characteristics of organisms are determined by mutation
- C. Organisms transfer acquired characters to their offspringCorrect
- D. Organisms acquire genes from their parents
Explanation
In his theory of evolution, Lamarck proposed that organisms can acquire characteristics as a result of use or disuse of organs, and that these acquired traits are then transmitted to their offspring. This concept is referred to as the inheritance of acquired characteristics (now considered incorrect, since acquired characteristics do not alter DNA and cannot be passed on).
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